iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs OnePlus 12R: Which one is worth it?
Side-by-side US MSRP bands, editorial scores, and strengths—then tune budget and priority to see which model fits your purchase.
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iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Apple · 2022
$429–$700
Overall 72/100
Official anchorFull iPhone SE (3rd gen) guide →Quick verdicts (our rubric)
- Best for camera
OnePlus 12R
- Best for battery
OnePlus 12R
- Best for performance
OnePlus 12R
- Best value score
Tie
- Best overall rubric / for most people
OnePlus 12R
Which fits you?
Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.
iPhone SE (3rd gen)
78
Worth it
$429–$700
OnePlus 12R
86
Definitely worth it
$499–$883
→ Dead heat for these settings—either could work.
Full comparison
| Spec | iPhone SE (3rd gen) | OnePlus 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $429–$700 | $499–$883 |
| Release year | 2022 | 2024 |
| Camera | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Performance | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Display | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Value | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Overall score | 72/100 | 84/100 |
iPhone SE (3rd gen) — pros
- • Strong value for the price
- • Reliable battery life for most people
- • Smooth performance for everyday apps
OnePlus 12R — pros
- • Strong value for the price
- • Reliable battery life for most people
- • Smooth performance for everyday apps
iPhone SE (3rd gen) — cons
- • A few premium-camera or chipset tradeoffs versus pricier flagships
OnePlus 12R — cons
- • A few premium-camera or chipset tradeoffs versus pricier flagships
iPhone SE (3rd gen) — best for
- • Daily driver
- • Students
- • Budget-conscious buyers
OnePlus 12R — best for
- • Daily driver
- • Students
- • Budget-conscious buyers